2. The Girl Who Played with Fire and
3. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest - By Stieg Larsson.
After dropping three books off to his publisher Larsson found the elevator not working, so he had to walk up several flights of stairs. When he got to the top he had a heart-attack and later died. He was unable to see his three books become an international phenomenon.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is set in Sweden and is about an unlikely couple collaborating to try and solve a murder mystery from 40 years ago. I finished this book in 4 days and spent as much time possible reading it. The second and third were as great as the first!
Apparently the "Millennium" Series was supposed to be a ten book series. Larsson was almost finished the fourth book, which is in possession of his partner of almost 30 years. I haven't heard if she has made any comment about having the book finished and published.
4. Damaged by Pamela Callow. Callow came to my Persuasive Writing class at Mount Saint Vincent University winter 2010 to give us a reading. I was instantly excited to read her book, not only because it is set in my hometown Halifax NS, but it instantly hooks you. Visit Pamela Callow's website to learn more about Damaged, Indefensible and the other books to come in this thriller series.
5. Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson. Patterson is know for his exciting thrillers, but this time he switches it up to tell the love story of Matt and Suzanne. Using many elements from his previous years of writing thrillers, this love story turns into a book that becomes hard to tear your eyes away from. Read it for yourself, such a great book.
6. Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. This is Albom's story about his reconnection with an important college professor before his death. This novel is filled with passion and life lessons. A real thinker.
7. The Shack by William P. Young. The Shack is Mack's story and battle with faith, family and life itself. Even for someone who is not religious, this is a wonderful story.
8. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. The Kite Runner should be read by everyone. This is a heartbreaking story of the life of a young man from Afghanistan, who eventually flees to America. Seriously, read it.
9. Tell It To The Skies by Erica James is a novel that starts in present day Venice Lydia's home for years, but she is taken into her past after a reminder of the place and people she had left behind many years ago. This novel is a story you want to keep reading until the very end.
10. 19 Minutes by Jodie Picoult. This novel tells the story of a high school shooting at Sterling High. It infuses the lives of the adults and teenagers in Sterling, New Hampshire to get over the tragic deaths and understand a misunderstood boy.
Some of these books have been since made into movies. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is in the works in Hollywood.There are so many other books I've loved! Check out my 'What I'm Reading' section to the right to see the last few books I've read!
Any other suggestions for great reads?
I forgot that I wanted to read 26 books this year (one every 2 weeks). So I am going to steal some of these ideas for sure:) I have read several on your list, have you read My Sister's Keeper by Jodie Picoult? I enjoyed it much more than the movie! You have good tastes! I really want to read Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas and tried buying it on my Kindle but they don't have it:(
ReplyDeleteI also recommend Water for Elephants. Parts of it will be hard for you to read as an elephant lover- but it is so good.
Those are just some of the good books I've read lately. I've left a comment on your post with some other good reads. I am going to read My Friend Lenoard soon and then Water for Elephants! And yes I read My Sister's Keeper. So good, and I agree, better than the movie. Aren't they always?
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